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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1939

Page

8

Senators Push New Lending Spending Plan If Roosevelt Delays

Washington lawmakers vow to push a new lending spending program through Congress if the President does not propose concrete steps soon. Senator Papper and administration supporters back self-liquidating projects, expanded old age pensions, and federal aids to education and health amid debate on stabilizing funds and private spending.

Washington Papper D-Fla Administration Congress Roosevelt Pepper PWA Burke D-Neb Urke Senate Schwellenbach Dwash Treasury Legistates House Senate Banking Glass D-Va Altho Wagner D-Ny

K U Doubles Advance as Singles Fail at Big Six Meet

At Ames the Kansas University tennis team faltered in singles with exits in early rounds. Kermit Franks and Harold Sinning, after a first round bye, beat Iowa State pair Martin and Hovland 7-5 6-1 in the semis. Engelman and Hibbard won a three set opener before falling to Nebraska’s Rundle and Reedy 6-3 6-2. Finals scheduled today.

K. U Ames Kermit Franks Harold Sinning Martin and Hovland Iowa State Howard Engelman Blaine Hibbard Beresford Griffing Jolly Missouri

Dusty and Peck the Pup Bond With Chick in Odd Pairing

Dusty the wirehaired terrier and Peck the month old chick at 1708 Illinois Street form an unlikely duo. The chick rides atop the dog's back, unafraid, as Mrs. Donald Dowers feeds and photographs their unusual friendship.

Dusty Donald Dowers Kansas Peck Dowers Illinois Street

Yankees Dominate Early Season With Nine Straight Wins

The New York Yankees stretch unbeaten run to nine as they blanket opponents across the league. Pitchers Ruffing and Pearson lead a strong rotation while fielding errors stay low. Boston Red Sox surge, Browns stumble, and NL race tightens with Reds, Cardinals, and Giants near the top.

Judson Bailey Associated Press New York Yankees New York St. Louis Browns Yankees Monte Pearson Charley Chicago White Sox Oee Boston Red Sox Opdt Brownies Frem Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Tigers A’s Chubby Dean Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Willis Hudlin Indians Washington Buddy Lewis Cincinnati Reds Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Reds Ernie Lombardi New York Giants Chicago Cubs Cubs Giants Boston Bees Pittsburgh Buddy Hassett Brooklyn St. Louis

Local theater listings and community notices in Lawrence

Next week Granada Theater features Dark Victory with Bette Davis and George Brent Sunday through Wednesday. Priscilla Lane Jeffrey Lyne and Roland Young star in Yes My Darling Daughter Thursday to Saturday with a Kansas City Accordion Band on Thursday night. Community events include a flower show and tea at the M E church, the Past Matrons Club picnic, and various visits and gatherings across local families with multiple hosts and venues.

Granada Theater Bette Davis George Brent Priscilla Lane Jeffrey Lyne Roland Young Yes Kansas City Seon Walker Ora McCabrin May Adams Lulu Lothholz Glen Wilson Floyd James Perryton Tex Bill Harper Phil Overbaugh Lawrence Rosalie Rothberger Henry Reifschneider J. D. Adams Geraldine Harris Minnie Jones Minnie Edelbrock Margaret Hadle Kaw Valley Paul Hadle Wilfred Duane Hadle W. O. Watson J. O. Scott Eben Scott and Son Gottlieb Nieder Church of the Brethren Lone Star John Dunn Robert Wilson Walter Goldsmith South Haven Mich J. N. Hearin Alice Marie Howard Pleasant Grove C. L. Holmes Rose Lothholz Clara Lotz Bobby Wilson John David Nieder Fred Papenhausen Tonganoxie George Rothberger Santal Fe Hospital Toneka Frank Blechel California Anna Vines Fred Moll Otto Spitzli Agnes Herbert Landon Effie Brooks Frank Strickland Hearin John David Carl Neider Sim Rothberger Rosalie John Greiner Hadie House Main Street Paul Topeka Granada Cameron Marshall Carol Baldwin E. V. Allen Paul Maxwell Noel Carbondale Burl Maxwell Inez P. Ross Elizabeth Zellars la Cygne Eula Smith Grace Irwin I. C. Rankin Elizabeth Rankin Shawnee

Dynamite Blast Leads to Assault Charge in Hutchinson

County Attorney Arthur Symns said he will file assault with intent to commit murder against oil field worker Abe Pauls 31 for a dynamite blast in a rooming house that endangered 18 lives. Pauls admitted setting off two sticks of dynamite to hurt a woman who jilted him. The blast caused damage but no injuries. Filing planned for later today or Monday.

Hutchinson Kan Arthur Symns Symns Abe Pauls Pauls

Army orders 15 million bombers to Douglas Aircraft

The army awarded Douglas Aircraft a 15 million dollar order for new attack bombers described as the world's best. Claimed production involves over 150 aircraft. In a separate matter, Fred Vogler filed motion for a new trial after a default judgment in a replevin suit over an electric fan.

Washington Army Douglas Aircraft Company Santa Monica Calif Fred Vogler Justice Court Charles C. Rankin Baker-Long Electrical Company Vogler Douglas County Board of Commissioners

Dickinson Theater Presents Rose of Washington Square

Now through Wednesday Tyrone Power Alice Faye and Al Jolson star in Rose of Washington Square. Thursday to Saturday features Jed Prouty and Spring Byington in Down on the Farm.

Tyrone Power Alice Faye Washington Square the Dickinson Dickinson Theater al Jolson Jed Prouty Spring Byington

Return Engagements at Varsity and Patee Theaters

Varsity Theater shows W C Fields Martha Raye Dorothy Lamour in Rip Broadcast of 1938 with William Boyd in Silver on the Sage and Mae West in Klondike Annie plus Jessie Matthews in Climbing High. Friday and Saturday feature Bulldog Drummond and Trailin North with John Howard and Heather Angel. Patee Theater presents Carefree with Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire and 12 Crowded Hours with Richard Dix and Lucille Ball among other titles.

Varsity Theater W. C. Fields Martha Raye Dorothy Lamour William Boyd the Sage Mae West Jessie Matthews John Howard Heather Angel Patee Ginger Rogers Fred Astaire Richard Dix Lucile Ball Weaver Brothers Elvira Arkansas Priscilla Lane Wayne. Morris Love Honor and Behave Gene Autry Smiley Burnette Paul Kelly June Lang Lyle Talbot

Word Puzzle Grid and Clues for Horizontal and Vertical Entries

A full page style map puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues listing definitions for 64 entries including animals, objects, and terms. It references numbered positions, a theme around islands and linguistic cues, and notes a previous puzzle answer.

Installation of officers at high school gym

Wednesday afternoon saw the YW and Girl's Reserve install new officers led by Mrs. Lawrence L. Thompson as YWA president and Miss Altha Warner as Mete of the Girl's Reserve. Tea followed the social hour as Mrs. W. J. Ad riance secretary Mrs. Frank Glea son treasurer, with other officers named.

Lawrence L. Thompson YWA Altha Warner W. J. Adriance Frank Gleason Theodore Christensen Oger Martin R. C. Schooley Salina State Association of Postmasters H. K. Ebright Aus Allen Branock Grace Barnhill Helen Hale Jean Hunter Marian Cannon Lois’ Stadtz Letha Jane Chapman Betty Miller Margaret Alice Gregg Sara Goodsill June Ozment Catherine Whitmore Mirim Braun William Quear Harry Neptune Kansas City James Williams Florence William Oliver Paonia Colo Harold Perkins Galveston Tex

Weekend Visits Span Eudora and Brunswick Gatherings

Ed and Diedrichs stayed with Rosenau and Durr families in Eudora and Brunswick Mo. The Rosenau party visited Durr in-laws, with Edvand ers hosting and returning Sunday. Mrs Breithaupt of Topeka visited the Baecker family, and Bernice Davis hosted the W I T Y club with two bridge tables, high score noted.

Ed Diedrich Otto Rosenau Rosenau Charles Durr Baby Brunswick

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